Local Help
To help community groups in the Borough, you will find links to local support below.
Action Hampshire
Action Hampshire 
provides information and support on a range of areas from funding to governance.
We recognise the importance of access to good quality advice around governance for community organisations. To ensure that charitable groups within the Borough can tap into the most effective advice, information and training, we have allocated funding to provide those community organisations in need of support:
1. One year's membership to Action Hampshire. This membership gives the applicant access to:
- A membership platform to assist networking and enable members to seek the experience of other members.
- Bi-monthly themed members' events, in addition to ad hoc sessions where need has been identified.
- Promotion and support of members across social media channels.
- Members' newsletter and information sheets, including details of funding opportunities.
2. Specialist tailored support and advice to resolve particularly complex concerns.
The application form and further information on eligibility can be found with the links below:
Community First
Community First offers specialist information and support to local community groups, social enterprises and charities through membership to their organisation. They offer a Virtual Office where member organisations can find a number of resources and toolkits enabling groups to self-help.
Hampshire CVS Network
Hampshire CVS Network supports the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise sector with
- Training
- Partnerships and collaborations
- Practical support
- Volunteering
Community Buildings Network Meetings
These meetings are for Managers and Trustees of community centres and village halls within the Borough of Fareham. They provide an opportunity to get the latest important information for community buildings, ask questions and seek advice from professionals, and also network with people who share the aspiration to make their centre the best it can be for the community.
The last Community Building Network Meeting was held on Thursday 17th October and the next will take place on Thursday 20 March 10:30am at Whiteley Community Centre.